Mercedes A class 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 153 mm (6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 13 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 35 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Mercedes A class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 24 600 | |
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